Pinoy comfort snacks: Taken to the next level
From classic merienda favorites to creative new twists, Filipino culinary creators are reinventing beloved Pinoy comfort snacks while…
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Can kimchi and eggs really help you lose weight? Here’s what nutritionists say
The viral kimchi and egg diet has Filipinos wondering if two simple foods can really help with weight…
Gen Z, food, and the social ties that bring people together
Food brings Gen Z together beyond screens as ZEEN’s first Tasted Food Festival blends flavors, culture, community, and…
From street food to TikTok fame: How vendors go viral overnight
From Fusion Alley to neighborhood food stalls, Filipino street food is finding a new audience online as TikTok…
Beyond the Manila lens: How regional Filipino cuisine is redefining the food scene
For years, Filipino food meant Manila food. That's changing. From Bacolod's chicken inasal to Cotabato's beef pastil, regional…
Why Korean and Japanese convenience store food is taking over Filipino food trips
From onigiri and ramen to Korean snacks and ready-to-eat meals, Japanese and Korean convenience store food is becoming…
Swicy is having a moment, but Filipino food has known ‘sweet heat’ all along
Swicy is the sweet-and-spicy profile currently dominating Philippine menus. It arrived through Korean and Mexican cooking, and Filipino…
The Filipino food trends taking over our tables in 2026
Filipino food is entering its main-character era. In 2026, diners are looking beyond familiar favorites toward regional flavors,…
Philippine cacao finds a new market in New Zealand
A 6,000-kilogram shipment of fermented Philippine cacao beans has reached New Zealand, opening another potential export market for…